Explore Data Engineer Jobs

Data engineers build and maintain the systems that help organizations collect, transform, store, and use data. Browse vetted Data Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles at companies hiring experienced professionals for positions paying $100,000 or more.

What Data Engineers Do

Data engineers design data pipelines, develop and optimize data platforms, and ensure information is reliable, accessible, and secure. Their work supports analytics, business intelligence, machine learning, and operational decision-making. Depending on the organization, a role may focus on batch or streaming systems, cloud data warehouses, data lakes, or platform engineering.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with SQL and programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala. Familiarity with cloud platforms, distributed processing, orchestration tools, data modeling, and technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, or Databricks may also be valuable. Requirements vary by role, so review each listing for its specific tools and qualifications.

Career Opportunities

Data engineers work across industries including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. Career paths may lead to senior or staff engineer positions, data platform leadership, or specialized roles in cloud architecture and machine learning infrastructure. Explore openings to compare responsibilities, required experience, and compensation.

Find Your Next Data Engineer Role

Search Ladders for vetted Data Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more. Use the listings to identify opportunities that match your experience, preferred technologies, and career goals.

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$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing data solutions using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring robust ETL workflows and data governance while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impac...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's building scalable cloud-based data solutions to enhance analytics and drive data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to modernize data platforms and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming data integration and operational support. As an ETL Data Engineer, you'll develop and maintain APIs, ETL workflows, and legacy systems, ensuring seamless data processin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to building robust data pipelines and lakehouse architectures, optimizing analytics and AI capabilities. Contribute your expertise in Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, and dbt...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing innovative Azure data solutions. Lead the creation of robust data pipelines and assist in modernizing cloud infrastructures to optimize analytics and drive enterprise...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to design and build high-performance OLTP systems and pipelines. Focus on transactional integrity and low-latency data handling while collaborating with engineers to optimize data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Drive enterprise data solutions by architecting and implementing secure ETL pipelines and integration models. Collaborate with technical authorities and lead code development to ensure high-quality, t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining data pipelines that empower data-driven decisions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance enterprise data assets and ensure data quality, supporting...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $140K *

Join a team that's building a robust data foundation for Finance, enhancing analytics and AI applications. You'll engineer scalable data pipelines and integrations, ensuring quality and efficiency whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading enterprise-scale projects, optimizing data pipelines, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance data platforms and ensure gov...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform data engineering by leading enterprise-scale projects, optimizing data pipelines, and shaping governance policies. Collaborate with teams to enhance data platforms and drive strategic initia...

Springfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $316K *

Optimize data-driven solutions by collaborating with global teams to enhance business growth. Take ownership of data systems, driving revenue and user engagement while gaining hands-on experience with...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$83K - $130K *

Champion data engineering excellence by leading a team to build scalable data infrastructure, ensuring high-quality solutions that empower data-driven decision-making and drive organizational success...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Engineer scalable data ingestion and processing solutions using Databricks. Lead design and implementation of data pipelines, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performing...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform data engineering practices by leading innovative projects that enhance data sharing and analysis across organizations, driving mission-critical insights and collaboration within a dynamic te...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Drive the modernization of Veterans Benefits Administration claims processing by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and solutions, ensuring efficient data integration and analytics for i...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable data infrastructures that enhance operational systems and analytics. Collaborate with military and engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Explore your potential as a Data Engineer, shaping data architecture and pipelines to drive business intelligence. Collaborate with finance and payment stakeholders to develop key data products that s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Engineer and scale data systems that enhance data-driven decisions. Collaborate with finance and payments teams to deliver reliable architectures, resilient pipelines, and foundational data products f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Own the end-to-end data architecture, develop critical data pipelines, and enforce data quality standards to empower data-driven decisions and support analytics, ML, and product engineering efforts ac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust data architectures and pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven insights. Play a key role in enhancing data quality and op...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing optimized data pipelines for ML models, evolve data architecture, and automate labeling processes while collaborating with DoD customers to enhance their experience and d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by designing and automating data flows, translating business needs into technical solutions, and collaborating with teams to enhance data-driven decision-making in a dynamic environme...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$101K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building scalable data pipelines that drive analytics and business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and security, ensuring reliable insight...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $170K *

Elevate data solutions by designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and governance frameworks, collaborating with stakeholders and IT experts to optimize data flow and support business object...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Engineer do?question toggle

    A Data Engineer builds and maintains data pipelines and platforms that collect, process, store, and deliver reliable data for analytics and other business needs.

  • What skills are commonly required for Data Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include SQL, programming with Python or another language, data modeling, and experience with cloud platforms or distributed data tools. Specific qualifications depend on the employer and role.

  • Which industries hire Data Engineers?question toggle

    Data Engineers are hired across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other industries that rely on data systems.

  • How can I find Data Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Engineer listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and review each posting for compensation and qualifications.